Domain Policy

The domain policy establishes who can use Elgg in top level domain names and
exists to identify the official Elgg sites, to protect Elgg users, and to protect Elgg
as a project.

The only domains permitted to use "elgg" in the name are elgg.org, theelggfoundation.org,
and elgg.com. These are the official sites and are operated by the Elgg Foundation or
Thematic Networks. Any other sites using “elgg” in a top level domain is in violation
of this policy and the Elgg trademark.

Special exceptions can be requested for sites dedicated to Elgg conferences. Elgg
conferences, usually called “Elgg Camps,” serve to further Elgg as a project, are
operated without generating revenue, and do not use Elgg in a commercial capacity. If
you plan to organize an Elgg Camp and want to create a domain for it, please contact the
Elgg Foundation at info@elgg.org to request a domain exception. You should not
purchase a domain until you receive notification that your exception request has been
approved.

The domain policy does not apply to subdomains. For example, you may create the
subdomain “elgg.mysite.org” and still satisfy the requirements of this policy.

If your site is in violation of this policy, you should redirect to a subdomain or a
new domain. We are happy to assist anyone who is planning to migrate their site from a
violating domain, so please contact us if you need help.

Violators of this policy will not be permitted to have an account on
elgg.org or to advertise services on elgg.org.

Elgg on Github

You can follow the latest work in progress or contribute via GitHub.

Supporter Scheme

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Hosting

If you are looking for somewhere to host your Elgg powered network, we are putting together
a list of providers who have added Elgg hosting to their services.